Leader: AI and AV – the story so far
Any company that doesn’t know exactly what AI can or could do for it (or to it) has its head wedged firmly in the sand, so in this issue we’ve tackled AI from a variety of angles so we can … Continued
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Addresses AI Slop in 2026 Letter to Creators
The executive published his annual letter to the YouTube community Wednesday, outlining his priorities for the video platform. Source: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Addresses AI Slop in 2026 Letter to Creators
Grok turns off image generator for most users after outcry over sexualised AI imagery
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI tool, has switched off its image creation function for the vast majority of users after a widespread outcry about its use to create sexually explicit and violent imagery.The move comes after Musk was threatened with fines, … Continued
UK maker of AI avatars nearly doubles valuation to $4bn after funding round
A British AI startup that makes realistic video avatars has almost doubled its valuation to $4bn (£3bn), in a boost for the UK technology sector. Source: UK maker of AI avatars nearly doubles valuation to $4bn after funding round | … Continued
One of the First Big Anti-AI Campaigns From Hollywood Is Launching Now
Writers, actors and other musicians have come out in support of the Human Artistry Campaign’s “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” push for licensing and opt-out mechanisms for human-created works. Source: Celebrities Back ‘Stealing Isn’t Innovation’ Campaign Against AI
Is China quietly winning the AI race?
Since the launch of China’s DeepSeek R-1 model in January 2025, Chinese AI tech has increasingly been a part of Pinterest. Source: Is China quietly winning the AI race?